mean well

US /miːn wel/
UK /miːn wel/
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mieć dobre intencje

to have good intentions, even if the results are not good

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I know he didn't mean to offend you; he just means well.
Wiem, że nie chciał cię obrazić; on po prostu ma dobre intencje.
Despite her clumsy attempts, she always means well.
Mimo jej niezdarnych prób, zawsze ma dobre intencje.